ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Up For Review

AnneTFM — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:11 +0000

Public input to help shape the 2010 version of Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda.

by AnneTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Proactive Maintenance for Low-Slope Roofs

HeidiTFM — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:11 +0000

Many variables and issues can cause damage and lower the roof’s performance. Read this Web Exclusive from Jay Rintelmann, president of Hartford South for five common problems affecting low-slope commercial roofs.

by HeidiTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Enhanced Performance Roof Hatch From Bilco

AnneTFM — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:21:06 +0000

The thermally enhanced hatch is designed with a fully insulated cover and curb.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Blue Diamond Backlit Wall Switch

AnneTFM — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:59:53 +0000

Larco’s Blue Diamond Backlit Wall Switch is suitable for automatic indoor and outdoor entryway applications.

by AnneTFM

Roofs And Winter Weather

AnneTFM — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:09:42 +0000

The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers guidance on how businesses can protect their property from winter weather-related perils, such as roof collapse due to heavy snow loads.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Roll-Formed Downspouts By MBCI

AnneTFM — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:04:23 +0000

Measuring 4″x5″, the roll-formed downspout provides nearly 43% more area than a 3½”x4″ downspout.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Seismic Assessment From VFA, Inc.

AnneTFM — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:08:51 +0000

This service helps organizations identify their risk of damage from earthquake activity using an industry-accepted methodology.

by AnneTFM

Two School Districts Win Safety Device

AnneTFM — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:50:54 +0000

Through its Traffic Safety Grant awards, All Traffic Solutions is providing radar speed display systems to two facilities.

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Oakley Carousel Can From Witt Industries

AnneTFM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:59:43 +0000

This receptacle, suitable for both indoors and outdoors, features a sliding door for ease of servicing.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: One Minute Challenge From CPFilms

AnneTFM — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:36:02 +0000

The online energy savings estimator provides facility managers with potential cost savings and carbon emissions reduction from using energy saving window film.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Knox-Vault 4100 Series

AnneTFM — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:48:26 +0000

This is the latest addition to the Knox Company’s line of Rapid Entry System products.

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EPA Looks At Use Of Recycled Tires

AnneTFM — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:18:17 +0000

The Agency conducted a limited field monitoring study of artificial-turf playing fields and playgrounds constructed with recycled tire material, or “tire crumb.”

by AnneTFM

An LED New Year’s Eve

AnneTFM — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:01:07 +0000

Philips Electronics has participated in lighting the Times Square Ball for 10 years, with a conversion of the numerals (2-0-1-0) to LED technology this year.

by AnneTFM

Winter Maintenance Can Be Eased With Heated Mats

AnneTFM — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:45:07 +0000

Walt Neilson, maintenance team leader at Mercy Hospital in Grayling, MI, discussed with TFM his department’s use of electric snow melting mats

by AnneTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: GreenShield® Module Roof System

AnneTFM — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:52:48 +0000

The Garland Company, Inc. recently updated its GreenShield® vegetative roof technology by introducing movable, interlocking container modules.

by AnneTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Penetrations Through Standing Seam Metal Roofs

AnneTFM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:45 +0000

While penetrations on these roof types can sometimes be avoided, mounting essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals will be successful when certain guidelines are followed.

by AnneTFM

Sustainable Sites Rating System Released, Pilot Projects Sought

AnneTFM — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:34:39 +0000

the Sustainable Sites Initiative has released the first rating system in the U.S. for the design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings.

by AnneTFM

GSA Awards Contract To Roof Express

AnneTFM — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:53:29 +0000

The five-year contract is within the Facility Maintenance and Management schedule of the GSA.

by AnneTFM

Disaster Prevention and Response Goal of Agreement

HeidiTFM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:55:09 +0000

A memorandum of understanding calls for FEMA and ICC to support the maintenance, adoption, outreach, training, and enforcement of disaster-resistant building safety codes to reduce human and economic losses resulting from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and flooding.

by HeidiTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hotels Can See Green with LEDs

AnneTFM — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:22:25 +0000

Through a program from Efficiency Vermont, the Holiday Inn Express in Brattleboro, VT retrofitted its parking lot and access road with LED luminaires.

by AnneTFM

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Green Roofs And Commercial Environments

HeidiTFM — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:05:58 +0000

Guest Contributor Kelly Duke explains how green roofs can help bring nature closer to urban settings, improve insulation and air quality, and work to deliver both economic and social benefits to their communities.

by HeidiTFM

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Ice-Away Snow Melt Mat

AnneTFM — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:50:53 +0000

As winter approaches, this mat from Cozy Products is designed to protect against slip-and-fall accidents and workman’s compensation claims.

by AnneTFM

Friday Funny: More Stupid Signage Stories

HeidiTFM — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:59:12 +0000

In Wales, the message conveyed in a road sign has caused a bit of a scandal in this classic case of taking something far too literally.

by HeidiTFM

Campus Map Focused On Accessibility

AnneTFM — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:55:39 +0000

Western Michigan University (WMU) has set up a detailed map online that identifies the best routes for mobility and access to every building on its main campus.

by AnneTFM

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Hospital Energy Performance

AnneTFM — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:53:10 +0000

Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E) has launched a service to improve building systems performance and energy efficiency in healthcare facilities.

by AnneTFM